Establishes No-Fee Service to Process Public Donations

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, May 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Western Union Foundation announced today an Agent Giving Circle Program donation of US$90,000 to the UN World Food Programme to help alleviate the impact of food shortages and high costs of groceries here.

"We are extremely pleased by the initiative of our two Agents, Acra Financial Services and SogeXpress Haiti, to make this generous donation to the people of Haiti," said Luella D'Angelo, Foundation president. "Through our Foundation's Agent Giving Circle Program, we were able to match their joint US$45,000 donation dollar-for-dollar."

The World Food Programme is currently facing a funding shortfall of nearly $60 million for programs that provide food assistance to some 1.4 million people in Haiti. This contribution allows the organization to help avert imminent pipeline breaks and expand programs in the most vulnerable areas in the Northwest and the Southeast departments in the country.

"As Western Union Agents in Haiti, we have the opportunity to help our people during these difficult times in our country," said Marc-Antoine Acra of Acra Financial Services. "We are in a privileged position to count on the support of The Western Foundation to make our joint donation an even more significant contribution."

This grant is part of The Western Union Foundation's "Our World, Our Family," a five-year initiative to empower migrant families through education and global economic opportunity programs that help them stay connected, overcome barriers, and realize their dreams.

"Western Union and SogeXpress have always been there for the people of Haiti and this is just one more example of our strong partnership and commitment to social responsibility in our country," said Franck Lanoix of SogeXpress.

No-Fee Account Allows Public to Contribute

Individuals and corporations interested in donating to The Western Union Foundation efforts in Haiti may visit any Western Union Agent location in the U.S. and donate to the established Quick Collect account: WUFOUNDATION, CO.

These donations will be accepted during the month of May and will be processed without any fees. Donations may be made up to US$5,000. For questions on how to donate to The Western Union Foundation efforts in Haiti using this service, please contact: 800-238-5772.

About the Western Union Foundation

The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide. Through the donations of The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), its employees and Agents, the Foundation helps to fund programs that enhance the quality of life for those most in need around the world. Since 2001, the Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with Western Union Agents and employees, has granted nearly $45 million to more than 1,500 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 70 countries around the globe to support humanitarian projects. In addition, the Foundation has supported more than 50 disaster-relief operations and has funded education and human services programs. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com/foundation.

About Western Union

Western Union (NYSE:WU), together with its affiliates Orlandi Valuta and Vigo, is a leading provider of global money-transfer services, providing people with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send money around the world, pay bills and purchase money orders through a network of more than 345,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com.

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